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   Speech·less

   /ˈspēCHləs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. unable to speak, especially as the temporary result of shock or some strong emotion: "he was speechless with rage" Similar silentunspokenunexpressedwordlessunsaidunvoicedOpposite vocal
   • ▪ unable to be expressed in words: "surges of speechless passion"

   Word Origin Old Englishspǣclēas (see speech, -less).

   Derivatives

   • 1. speechlessly adverb
   • 2. speechlessness noun

   Scrabble Points: 17

   • S

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   • P

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   • E

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   • E

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   • C

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   • H

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   • L

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   • E

     1

   • S

     1

   • S

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